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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.29, 3,625.33 and 2,293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.29, 3,625.33 and 2,293.91 is: 3,419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.29 : 3,625.33 = 2,293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.29/3,625.33 = 2,293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.29x = 3,625.33 × 2,293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.29x = 8,316,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,180.74/2,432.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.07

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